Providence Alpha Academy
470 S. BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, KY 42450Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Kentucky ALL STARS rating of Level 4 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Kentucky's licensing baseline. Kentucky caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Kentucky ALL STARS Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Earthquake/Tornado/Fire Drills1285
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (h) A written record of quarterly practiced earthquake drills and tornado drills detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; (i) A written record of practiced fire drills conducted monthly detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the followi
- Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills1305
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place drill, lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A quarterly practic
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings625
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, the following was found: 1) Brown spots that measured twenty-four (24) inches by twelve (12) inches in diameter were on two (2) ceiling tiles in the center of room 114. 2) A brown spot that measured twelve (12) inches by twenty (20) inches in diameter was on a ceiling tile close to the outsid
Jan 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills1305
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not conduct a monthly fire drill in January 2025. Posted Documentation In Compliance
- TB Verification405
922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the personnel record for a staff member (DOH:09/15/18) contained the most recent TB skin test dated 02/03/23, which was no longer current.
Feb 21, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment Information1250
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the child-care center; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of empl
- Posting Requirements1310
922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (6) In addition to the posting requirement of KRS 199.898(3), a child-care center shall post the following in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection: (a) The provider's preliminary or regular license; (b) Each statement of deficiency and civil penalty notice issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year; (c) Each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year; (d) Informatio
- Staff Meeting355
922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (i) Conduct, manage, and document in writing recurring staff meetings; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center failed to provide documentation of more than one (1) staff meeting (07/31/23) being conducted. Employee Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
- Diaper Changing Area/Surface730
922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) When a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, soiled diapers were stored in an uncovered trash receptacle in room 113. First Aid/Medication In Compliance An Equal Opportunity
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